Honestly, this is one of my favorite go-to places in the neighborhood. Whether I am looking for comfort food or just a quick snack, this is a place I stop by. The service is always great because they are so kind and friendly. I've dined in and ordered out and it's always a consistent experience. The dine-in experience reminds me of places in Jersey with the booths and wood grain, and it's pretty cool. The music selection also helps My favorite dishes are definitely the musubi and can't go wrong with any of the fried rice dishes. But I'm making my way across the menu and can't wait to try everything! read more

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Stopped by here for Hawaiian BBQ and had a solid experience overall. The interior is nice with clean, simple vibes, and it feels like a comfortable place to sit down and have a casual meal. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. I got the pork kalua, and while the meat was a little on the dry side, the portion size was huge. Definitely a lot of food for the price, and even just half felt very filling. The spam musubi was a bit pricey, but it might just be because the portions are larger than usual. Overall, a good spot if you're looking for generous portions and a relaxed, clean place to eat. I'd come back if I was craving a hearty meal. read more

Triangle Hawaiian Bbq - pork kalua - Hawaiian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I cannot express how much I wanted to love this place. There is a lack of Hawaiian food available here, so seeing this place gave me hope. My friend and I went in and ordered at the kiosk. The one employee we saw when entering offered no help. What we got and how we felt about it: 1. Fire chicken. Tons, and I mean, tons of food. Very spicy and did have some flavor, rice is DRY. If you prefer quantity over quality, you'll be happy. 2. Combination plate with chicken katsu and I think it was the bbq chicken. I tried one piece of the barbecued chicken, it was okay. My friend said the katsu was really good. 3. Kalua pork. I see other reviews saying it was too salty, or very good, or whatever. My take on it is that due to not being able to cook it over a fire, they add liquid smoke. For me, that's a huge NO. Again, rice is dry. 4. Shrimp Shumai. My friend liked this and the katsu the best. I tried one of the 3 he got and thought it was okay, but I personally didn't like the dipping sauce with it. After we got our food, another employee came in and she came over to offer water, and she was friendly. Regardless of having had Hawaiian food in Hawaii, I didn't expect it to be that good, I mean, we're not in Hawaii anymore. What I did want was less food that was of better quality. My friend wanted to go back to try a beef dish, but after thinking about how much he spent, and the disappointment in the chicken, other than the katsu, he's decided it's a one and done. I wish this place success. The good about it is the portion size, ain't nobody leaving hungry. The bad is it's just not good enough. read more

Service is great. Food however was a little singular in taste. All the meat and noodle dishes tasted very similar. Food leans towards the sweet side which I understand since there are Hawaiian influences but the flavor falls a bit flat. read more

Short rib was awesome. It had really good flavor and tender beef. Generous portion for the price and my food was ready for pick up in 10 minutes. read more

Triangle Hawaiian Bbq - Entrance - Hawaiian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Ordered from here through door dash. It was delivered in a cute little reusable bag but unfortunately, the food leaked so I threw it away. Delivery was fast. I preferred the spam fried rice over the regular rice but still wish there was a little more in it. The portions were huge. read more

Triangle Hawaiian Bbq - Black Pepper BBQ Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Overall: Triangle Hawaiian BBQ does a great job getting you a lot of great tasting food fast. Doesn't beat the quality of some other dedicated restaurants, but you can't beat their price to portion ratio! Food: Triangle Hawaiian BBQ serves food by the plate, where you get to select protein and sides. The protein quality was pretty good. The gravy and curry that came with some of the options was very standard. Portion sizes are big, come hungry or ready to take some for leftovers. Service: Order at a kiosk or front desk, the service is quick and staff is really friendly. They come to check up on you while eating, rare for this type of restaurant. Ambiance: The inside was a pretty standard causal sit-down spot. Enough seating for groups up to 8. read more

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I think I've found my new favorite spot! My order was made to perfection. I tried the Hawaii Fire Chicken, and it did not disappoint--packed with flavor, slightly spicy, and perfectly tender. It really stood out as the highlight of the meal. I also ordered the spring rolls; they were decent, but more middle-of-the-road compared to the chicken. Overall, a great experience, and I'll definitely be back--especially for that Hawaii Fire Chicken. read more

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Always love me some Hawaiian eats and I'm huge fan of Ni Armor out in Pittsboro. So I was super curious about Triangle Hawaii BBQ! You'll have to head over to the Mini-Mart off Capital Blvd, it sits at the southern end of this long plaza. Inside it's clean and basic, you order at the kiosk or counter and they've got a nice array of barbequed meats, katsu, and teas. I order up the signature meat lover plate which is large and full of beef rib, beef slices and chicken. You can some cold macaroni salad and a rice, it's time to dig in! The marinade is a more basic soy-based sauce and tasty. While I'd give the edge to Ni Armor right now, it's a 40 minute drive for me so I'll certainly be back to Triangle Hawaii BBQ to try more off the menu. Super polite people, solid service and excellent food for the money. read more

Triangle Hawaiian Bbq - Hawaiian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My friend and I met up to check out this Hawaiian BBQ spot and it was nice on the inside. When you walk in you place your order at the kiosk. I ordered the pineapple strawberry fruit tea with 50% sugar and the Hawaii BBQ Chicken meal with white rice and macaroni salad. The meat portions appear to be very generous since it is sitting on top of a bed of cabbage but it is still a good portion. My friend placed an order of crab rangoon and those were delicious. I'm not always out this way so it was good to check this spot out. read more

In the mood to try something new and this place delivered. Great relaxed atmosphere good service and the food was very good! I will be coming back to give something else a try. I would recommend the Hawaiian Sesame Chicken and the Chicken Katsu with gravy. read more

Went with a friend. Huge plate of food!! I ordered the coconut chicken and it was really good. I didn't like the macaroni salad. Store very clean, staff was great. You order from a kiosk and has pictures so you know exactly what you are getting. Parking not an issue!! I will come back just not no. 1 read more

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Food good portion, price a little pricey, I rather drive to L&L bbq out of town w better pricing and food quality , the food isn't bad though , what I had was way too salty for me & previously trying it was a bad customer service experience. read more

Triangle Hawaiian Bbq - Hawaiian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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About a week ago I was sitting outside of the Chick-fila on Capital and I saw a sign for Hawaiian BQQ across the street in MiniCity. I knew this place was new and I hadn't had Hawaiian food in years so it stuck in mind. Fast forward a week later and I went in for takeout. They have two self service kiosk with pictures of each food which makes it easy for ordering. I knew from the other Yelp reviews that I had to get the beef spare ribs and let me tell you they did not disappoint. The meat was tender, it paired perfectly with the fried rice and macaroni salad. In college I had a roommate who used to always make spam musubi but I had never tried chicken bqq musubi and I hate to say that it was wayyyy better. As backup I got their hot lemon pepper wings which were crispy and well spiced but I didn't need a backup everything was delicious. The restaurant is clean and there is plenty of indoor seating. I also loved the reusable takeout bag, you can never have too many! read more

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Really tasty food and the service was helpful when we were ordering. The beef and shrimp had great flavor. read more

Triangle Hawaiian Bbq - Hawaiian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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**Review of Hawaiian Barbecue Joint in Raleigh** Having lived in Hilo, Hawaii for about three years, I've developed a deep appreciation for Hawaiian cuisine, which makes me nostalgic for the flavors I experienced there. When I discovered a Hawaiian barbecue restaurant in Raleigh, I was excited to revisit some of my favorites, particularly Kalua pork. **Kalua Pork Experience:** - **Flavor:** While the Kalua pork had a good flavor, it fell short of my expectations. It was fairly dry and a bit over-salted, which detracted from the overall experience. - **Overall Impression:** Though it wasn't horrible, it didn't quite hit the mark for me. I think it's worth trying, as tastes can vary widely. You might love it, or you might feel similarly to me. **Conclusion:** Although I won't be rushing back for more, I wish the restaurant all the best in their endeavors. They've got potential, and I hope they continue to refine their offerings. read more

We tried Triangle Hawaiian BBQ for a Saturday lunch. Sorry to be so blunt at the beginning of the review, but it was lousy. There's essentially no service. When you enter the restaurant, you're supposed to order at one of two terminals. Of course, they suggest a generous tip for themselves, starting at 18% and highlighted in red, for the good job they are going to do. Unfortunately, after being duped into leaving a tip, you realize it's all self service. We tried the spring rolls as an appetizer. We received two undercooked, gooey in the middle, barely warm spring rolls that seemed suspiciously like the same spring rolls served at Chinese buffets, plus a tiny container of dipping sauce, which clearly came out of a jar. They weren't just bad, they were horrible. My dining companion tried the orange chicken for lunch. When you open the serving container, your initial thought is that the serving is huge. However, the entree is placed on a bed of shredded cabbage, so the serving, while generous, isn't as large as it initially appears. It was cold, not warm, cold. The chicken had clearly been cooked at some point in the past and likely stored in the cooler until the cook tried to warm it before dumping it in the serving container. The chicken also seemed suspiciously similar to the frozen chicken chunks used at Chinese buffets for fried dishes. It was flavorless and just bad. My dining companion noted that the best part of her lunch was the slice of pineapple served as a garnish. The high point of the meal was my Kalua pork. In fact, it's the only reason this isn't a 1-star review. The marinated, roasted pork wasn't bad; the marinade gave it a distinctive flavor that I enjoyed. The accompanying macaroni salad had too much mayonnaise for my taste, but it wasn't terrible. The fried rice, however, was terrible: cold, flavorless, and not the tiniest hint of a bit of onion or spam or anything else. Our visit to Triangle Hawaiian BBQ cost us $41 before a tip. It was a massive ripoff, especially when considering the quality of the food and self-service model. With the exception of the roasted Kalua pork, we could have gotten everything else at our local strip mall Chinese restaurant. It would have cost substantially less as well as being cooked to order and served hot. This was our first and last visit to Triangle Hawaii BBQ. read more

After coming here from CA for so long I was super excited to try some Hawaiian BBQ out here in the Triangle. The service was friendly and the place was bright and clean. We ordered the chicken katsu with curry, the black peppered short ribs, hawaiian bbq meat and one of my favorites the loco moco. Chicken katsu was fried golden with a flaky crunch accompanied by curry on the side. I think the curry sauce could use some more veggies thrown in but still pretty delicious. We enjoyed it. The peppered short ribs was good but a little over salted. Season it a little bit less and it would have been higher in rating. Hawaiian BBQ meat was tender and moist. It's probably my favorite item that we ordered here. The sweet and unnami flavor on perfectly cooked rice made me happy. The loco moco to me was a huge let down. Unless it changes, I hope this review would help someone from ordering a pretty tasteless dinner with a sauce that tasted off. First off, I don't know what they used for the patty but I wonder if it was just a frozen hamburger patty heated up. Dried, not seasoned and almost tasteless. The eggd on top wasn't overeasy, but well done... extremely well done on the verge of rubbery. You would think I could power through with the gravy to finish the meal but I couldn't. The gravy was salty and had an aftertaste of peanut butter. It was the strangest thing. We would come back and eat here if in the area, however we would definitely steer clear of the loco moco. read more

Triangle Hawaiian Bbq - The loco moco meat I just stuffed in gravy to toss away rather than eat. - Hawaiian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Some of the best take out we've had in a while. My son was losing his mind over how good this was. Quick delivery, and absolutely delicious. We had the short rib and katsu meal, the chicken katsu meal, and the crab rangoons. This is a new favorite. Will definitely be back!! read more

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I like the ribs and fry katsu that comes with curry or gravy. The hamburger meat with eggs was mediocre. Hamburger are dry, but the eggs over fry rice is delicious. The pineapple is surprisingly tasty. Under the meats are shredded cabbage, which doesn't have much taste. You have to eat it with the meat, but cabbage is fresh. The ordering process is smooth using the kiosks and the service is mostly self serving. The rep did go round asking how is the food and if there's any else we need. The restaurant is clean and family friendly. read more

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We have missed Hawaiian BBQ since moving out from the Bay Area. So glad we have it here in the Triangle now. The BBQ short ribs, chicken katsu & macaroni are on point!! Soo delicious! Fruit teas are yummy too. Servings are big and had some to go. They even give you a nice reusable bag for your to go. Definitely, we will be back & try the Kalua Pork next time. read more

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Yummy Hawaiian bbq reminds me of Hawaiian bbq at L@L at San Diego. Pretty satisfied and me and my kids were happy

Visited with my family of 7 just before a concert. We've been very excited about this place since seeing it on Instagram. I really wanted to be able to give 5 stars, but I think my 4 is generous. They were pretty busy upon arrival. The dining room is on the smaller side, but fortunately we were able to find seating for all 7 of us. They offer touch screen ordering stations, but we chose to order from a live person. The customer service was about what you'd expect from a typical takeout restaurant. The prices are a bit high, but we've been craving Hawaiian for a while so we ordered a lot. The taste of the food is great! The portions are average. The BBQ spare ribs are smaller and they only give 3 shrimp with the pick-3 meal. The fried rice isn't fried much, just browned with soy sauce. The macaroni salad was underwhelming which was disappointing cause I was really looking forward to it. The gravy katsu was the best item I tried. I love that they offer boba and smoothies, however we didn't try any. But their other drink options are limited to canned sodas. There were plenty of workers, but it was disappointing to see them cluster behind the counter when the dining room was a mess. All in all, I'm happy we have a Hawaiian option, but some improvements can be made. read more

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Meh and does not feel like authentic Hawaiian food. Fried rice had little flavor - we left unimpressed. Tossed the leftovers. read more

Place was clean, we were greeted by the staffs soon as we walked in. We ordered our food on the ordering screen, food came out in about ten minutes. Kids and I loved the food. read more

Triangle Hawaiian Bbq - Togo bag - Hawaiian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Food and service were great/. Ordered the Signature Meat Lover and the Hawaiian Curry Katsu Chicken.

My first time trying Hawaiian food was better than I expected. The Shrimp, Bbq chicken and bbq beef were flavorful, sweet & savory. I loved the sweet sauce that came with it. The fried rice & macaroni salad was tasty. The service and staff were amazing, though it was very busy. The manager even offered us a free drink while waiting. When I received my order it was overly packed with delicious food. I had so much food I ended up sharing with my husband and brought the rest for lunch the next day The restaurant was clean and home styled. Overall great food and great service read more

Triangle Hawaiian Bbq - The pick 3-Fried rice, Macaroni Salad, Bbq Chicken, Bbq Beef and Shrimp - Hawaiian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Wow! Just WOW! I'm originally from the Bay Area, now living in NC, and used to visit Hawaii every year for the past 20+ years. I stumbled across this place and I am so grateful for having to come out this way, otherwise I wouldn't have even known about this hidden gem! Me and my very picky eater Husband both had the Chicken Katsu plate with fried rice and Mac salad. Amazing!! Husband was happy! Absolutely cooked to perfection, so crispy and tender and the taste was phenomenal! I really appreciated the Mac salad served in a separate container to keep cold (as usually in other places I've tried, they're placed next to the hot food and it gets warm.) I've tried many many Hawaiian BBQ spots from Hawaii, Bay Area, etc... this is the BEST I've had and it blows others out the water!! Thank you Triangle Hawaii BBQ for being close enough to our house - we will definitely be back! Atmosphere was great, and staff even came by to check on us. Clean and great decor throughout. I love this place!! read more

Triangle Hawaiian Bbq - Original Chicken Katsu with Fried rice and Mac Salad - Hawaiian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The restaurant was absolutely clean!!! The lady at the register was very friendly and extremely helpful.The food was so appealing to the eye. It was absolutely delicious too! I had bbq shrimp with cabbage fried rice and macaroni salad. The cabbage is not really pictured because it was on the bottom of the shrimp. It was plain and raw and delicious! The macaroni salad wasn't that bad, but not that great either. I'm not sure why it came with my meal. May be some custom my friend had the bbq shrimp with noodles. We both had the Philly egg rolls. Not sure what the sauce was, but it was tasty. The egg rolls weren't Philly enough for me, no peppers and onions. At least I didn't see or taste them. read more

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The curry Katsu and Loco Moco were great and gigantic portions. Service was quick. Ambience was clean. We will definitely return.

Brand new restaurant, sparkling clean and modern. Katsu curry is excellent, big portion.

This place is SO good. I've been twice and both times have forgotten to take pictures because I'm always too excited to eat it. my favorite is the chicken curry, it's a Japanese curry which is my favorite and it comes with a delicious Mac salad. You get so much food making it a great value. I highly recommend this place and would recommend the chicken dishes the most read more

We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was packed! We order spam musbi, steak eggrolls, chicken katsu and the beef combo plate. The wait for the food wasn't unreasonably long considering how busy they were. Food was amazing! Meat was tender and so flavorful. We will definitely be back read more

Admittedly- we ordered via Uber eats as this place is around 25-30 minutes from our house and we didn't feel like going anywhere. We ordered Katsu chicken, and both had the short rib & Hawaiian beef combo plates. When I tell you I could eat this food every single day of my life, I mean that. Their packaging was impeccable and very secure. It came in a reusable bag. You could tell they put extra thought into it traveling well. Every ounce of this food had a ton of flavor and was cooked perfectly. The macaroni salad was amazing and the cabbage was really awesome. The portions are great and I am SO glad we ordered this. My husband said it's definitely worth going out there next time!! read more

Decent size portions, food was cold. Food is way overpriced. We waited 58 minutes to get our food. They need better organization in their kitchen. We were 5th in line right at 12pm when they opened. read more

Triangle Hawaiian Bbq - Hawaiian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Amazing food and friendly service! The garlic shrimp, short ribs, and fried rice were delicious! It felt like I was back in Hawaii. I'll definitely come back. read more

Triangle Hawaii BBQ is a gem in Raleigh! We tried the fruit tea, wings, fire chicken, and chicken katsu and everything was fantastic. The fire chicken was the standout: bold, authentic flavor that my husband (who used to live in LA) said was very similar to Ono, which is high praise. The wings were perfectly cooked, the chicken katsu was crispy and comforting, and the fruit tea was refreshing and balanced. We'll definitely be back this spot delivers real Hawaiian BBQ flavor done right. read more

Food was great! We waited about 45 minutes for our food, but we understand they are newly open and it was a busy night. We were however disappointed spending $9 on a smoothie that did not appear to have real fruit, just syrup and ice. We will be back once business has calmed down hoping for quicker service read more

Very good! Wait was very long but it was crazy busy. Worth the wait!!! Smoothies also looked good but will try next time! read more

Triangle Hawaiian Bbq - Signature meat lover. - Hawaiian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Came back from Hawaii not long ago and was hoping to find food around Cary that was similar to what I had on the islands. The food here was great and I got the loco moco to see if it was similar. It was fantastic!Others in my party tried the Kalua Pork and it was very tasty as well. Great job!!! I will definitely go back and if you have not had hawaiian food ever, you will enjoy this for a taste of what its like as a "main lander!" Lol read more